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Watch the short video below to learn the basics.
You'll be an Drawdown Ecochallenge expert in no time!
"I am just someone who wants to make the earth a better place to live, thrive, and enjoy the company of others. Εγώ είμαι απλά κάποιος που θέλει να κάνει τη γη ένα καλύτερο μέρος για να ζήσει, να ευδοκιμήσει και να απολαύσει τη συντροφιά των άλλων."
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Biochar Production
I will spend 100 minute(s) learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.
Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 20 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Low-Flow Fixtures
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water a day or 270 (1,020 L) gallons of water a month per faucet.
I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.
Onshore Wind Turbines, Offshore Wind Turbines
I will write or call 4 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.
LED Lighting
I will replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Temperate Forest Restoration
I will plant 2 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?